Breaking Barriers was a community engagement initiative commissioned by The Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) to understand and address the support needs of black and minoritised communities regarding domestic abuse. While the experience of domestic abuse cuts across both men and women, this project solely focused on the experiences of BAME women.

The project, delivered by The Health Gospel CIC, Grimsby, in partnership with diverse women’s groups across North Lincolnshire from January to April 2025, employed an innovative dual approach combining formal research with intensive community outreach to increase awareness, improve reporting, encourage open dialogue and improve access of support services among women these communities.